Bath Blend of the Month - Geranium Petal Body Scrub

This is the fifth month of sharing Bath Recipes from the Vault. As I sort through my files of saved recipes, I am sharing those that are seasonally perfect for your bath.

With the flowers all blooming in perfusion I thought this would be a perfect time to craft a bath scrub made with flowers.  I lean toward scented geraniums in most of my gardening, but for this recipe you can use flowers from traditional Geraniums or Scented Geraniums (pelargoniums.)  If you choose a scented geranium use a scent to match. 

If you enjoy making your own blends for the bath, I suggest taking a look at Natural Beauty at Home or Natural Beauty from the Garden by Janice Cox.  There are also many good bath blends in Phyllis Schaudy's The Pleasure of Herbs.

Lemon-scented Gernaium

GERANIUM PETAL BODY SCRUB
Yield: 10 ounces, enough for four full-body treatments

This sweet-scented body scrub is perfect for freshening and moisturizing. Body scrubs are helpful because they stimulate circulation. A gentle rubdown can counteract stress, help rid the body of excess fluid, and really energize your whole system. This is a good all-over treatment to use during your morning shower. I like to use raw sugar for its coarse texture and subtle molasses scent. People with oily skin should reduce the amount of walnut oil called for in this recipe - or leave it out completely.

1 cup raw sugar

12 dried geranium flower heads

1/4 cup walnut oil

1/2 teaspoon vitamin E oil

1 to 2 drops geranium essential oil

Mix together all ingredients in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Spoon into a clean jar with a tight-fitting lid. To use: Massage a tablespoon or two all over your body to gently exfoliate and moisturize your skin. Store remaining scrub in a cool, dry location. Stir product between uses.

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